West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Supreme Court agrees to order enforcing settlement agreement
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court rightly enforced a settlement agreement and denied an amended complaint request. -
State Supreme Court grants stay to lift injunction on charter school law
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a stay that will lift a temporary injunction on the state's charter school law. -
Supreme Court says multiple claims for man's work injury were rightfully denied
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker's claim was properly ruled upon by the Workers' Compensation Board of Review. -
Circuit judge faces new charges related to shoplifting from Walmart
CHARLESTON – Already facing a state investigation, a Hardy County circuit judge faces new disciplinary charges related to shoplifting items from a Walmart. -
House passes bill to change rules for state judicial appointments
CHARLESTON – A bill that would change the rules for state judicial appointments, including a current Supreme Court vacancy, has passed the House of Delegates and headed to the state Senate. -
Supreme Court says workers' compensation board rightfully reversed claim
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals sided with the state Workers' Compensation Board of Review's decision to reverse a claims administrator's decision in a disability claim. -
Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses
Valentine’s Day at W.Va. Courthouses. -
Deliberate intent bill, key supporter draw attention at state Capitol
CHARLESTON – A bill that would end lawsuits being filed for injuries because an employer didn’t have proper safeguards in place is drawing attention at the state Capitol. -
Supreme Court suspends attorney's license for six months
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended the law license of an attorney for six months following the recommendation of the Lawyer Disciplinary Board's Hearing Panel Subcommittee. -
Two Circuit Judges to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case Each This Week
Two Circuit Judges to Sit on Supreme Court for One Case Each This Week. -
Judge Alan Moats Appointed to Temporarily Sit on Supreme Court
Judge Alan Moats Appointed to Temporarily Sit on Supreme Court. -
Supreme Court agrees that physician correctly determined hearing loss
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court agreed with the Workers' Compensation Office of Judges that a physician correctly following the requirements when determining a man's noise-induced hearing loss. -
Supreme Court agrees with workers' compensation office on Clay Trucking employee's injury
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a decision by the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Office of Judges to reject a claim for benefits from a truck driver who struck a pothole. -
Justice Evan Jenkins Resigns
Justice Evan Jenkins Resigns. -
Jenkins won't rule out running for another position in the future
CHARLESTON — Evan Jenkins might have resigned from the state Supreme Court, but don’t be surprised to see him on an election ballot sometime soon. -
Former Justice Edwin Flowers Has Died
Former Justice Edwin Flowers Has Died. -
Jenkins announces resignation from Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins formally announced his resignation today from the Supreme Court, saying that he wanted to return to the practice of law. -
Don't go away mad, just go away
The question of jurors having access to social media during the course of a trial might be something to address. Thanks for suggesting that, Allen Loughry. Now, please, just go away. -
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of January 27, 2022
Supreme Court Admits Lawyers as of January 27, 2022. -
State Supreme Court grants prohibition writ in case involving identity theft from WVU Hospitals
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals granted a writ of prohibition in a case involving a class action against West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc.